Reprocess Trauma and Restore Emotional Balance
ATL Behavioral offers EMDR therapy at our Atlanta and Canton offices. Contact us to discuss whether EMDR fits your needs. Some experiences leave a lasting imprint. You may face painful memories, intense emotions, or flashbacks that feel as vivid today as when they first occurred. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps individuals process trauma and distressing experiences in a safe and structured way.
EMDR is not similar to any traditional talk therapy and uses bilateral stimulation, like guided eye movements or tapping. It helps the brain reprocess stuck memories and reduce their emotional intensity. If you are coping with past abuse, anxiety, PTSD, or other traumatic events, EMDR can support deeper healing and emotional relief.
Who Do We Help?
EMDR therapy is effective for a wide range of concerns, including:
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTSD).
- Childhood abuse, neglect, or attachment wounds.
- Grief and complicated loss.
- Anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks.
- Depression is linked to unresolved past experiences.
- Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts.
- Negative self-beliefs and low self-esteem.
EMDR appointments are available at our Atlanta and Canton offices. Contact us to discuss age eligibility, appointment options, and treatment suitability.
Our Therapeutic Approach
At ATL Behavioral, EMDR is offered by Michelle Grunkemeyer at our Canton office, with a focus on creating a safe, supportive space for healing. Before beginning EMDR, we work with each client to build a strong foundation, focusing on trust, emotional readiness, and practical coping tools.
Michelle Grunkemeyer in Canton and Kelly Smith in Atlanta are among our clinicians who offer EMDR. Explore our full team and contact us to discuss clinician fit, location, appointment format and availability.
Our EMDR approach includes:
- Identifying target memories: We explore your personal history to identify specific distressing memories for focused reprocessing work.
- Grounding and calming strategies: You will learn personalized techniques to stay emotionally regulated and feel safe during and between sessions.
- Bilateral stimulation: Using eye movements or tapping, we help your brain reprocess and release stuck traumatic memories effectively.
- Installing positive beliefs and emotional responses: We replace negative self-beliefs with empowering thoughts to support healthier emotional patterns and self-perception.
Each phase of EMDR is tailored to your unique pace and comfort level, ensuring you never feel rushed or overwhelmed.
Explore EMDR Therapy in Atlanta & Canton
You are not defined by your past, and you don’t have to relive painful experiences to heal from them. Our EMDR therapy offers a path toward relief, clarity, and emotional freedom. Many clients report noticeable changes in a relatively short period, making it one of the most effective tools in trauma recovery.
Contact us to discuss EMDR therapy with Michelle Grunkemeyer in Canton or Kelly Smith in Atlanta and whether it fits your needs and availability.
